March 12-18 Events and Activities

Submitted by Rachel Janzen on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 15:06

Hi Everyone,

Spring is here, and there is a lot going on to get your garden started! If you’re not much of a gardener but still want access to nutritious, affordable food, check out the Alex Community Food Centre, at 4920 17 Ave SE. They have a ton of programs and a free drop-in community lunch on Wednesdays. Check out their program schedule for more info at http://thealexcfc.ca/programs/

If you have lost, or don’t have legal ID, Calgary Legal Guidance has their Spring ID Schedule up! You can get free picture ID. It is not government ID, but it is legal ID. Please arrive on time.

March 14: 4:30-5pm @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

March 21: 5:30-6pm @ Women’s centre of Calgary (women-inclusive only)

March 29: 9-9:30am @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

April 11: 4:30-5pm @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

April 18: 5:30-6pm @ Women’s centre of Calgary (women-inclusive only)

April 27: 9-9:30am @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

May 9: 4:30-5pm @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

May 16: 5:30-6pm @ Women’s centre of Calgary (women-inclusive only)

May 25: 9-9:30am @ Calgary Legal Guidance (840 7 Ave SW)

FREE:

Mar 12: Renter’s Rights Workshop@ Women’s Centre of Calgary (39-4 St NE). 6pm. This interactive workshop aims to empower renters to know and exercise their rights. It is intended for women-identified participants. There will be light refreshments and childcare available. RSVP by calling (403) 264-1155. For more info about the group putting on the workshop, email rentersactionmovement@gmail.com

Mar 14: Mario Kart Classic @ The Rec Room (1180 901 64 Ave NE). 7pm. Tournament winners will get prizes, everyone will get a good time playing classic Nintendo on the switch.

Mar 14: Maudie @ The Plaza Theatre (1133 Kensington Road NW). This movie is being shown as part of the “Science in the Cinema” Series. Movie starts at 6:30pm, and follows a Nova Scotian woman with arthritis. Dr. Mosher, Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at the U of C will lead a discussion after the movie.

Mar 16: Planning your Garden @ Lee Valley Hardware (7261 11 St SE). This event will give you an idea of what you need to plan before you get your garden in the ground, with lots of free tips and advice.